End of Freemans Alley (off Rivington St., btw. Chrystie St. and Bowery)

Manhattan, NY 10002

(212) 420-0012

It might be a little tricky to find Freemans—there’s no street address; it’s simply located at the end of a sneaky little alley—but if you can make your way there, you’ll find surreal, hunting lodge–inspired decor, a hip scene and the most comforting meals. Taavo Somer and William Tigertt happened upon the cozy space at the end of an unused alley off the Bowery back in 2004, and envisioned a rugged clandestine colonial American Tavern. They imagined the cuisine as early American: simple, rustic and inspired by Old World traditions.

It might be a little tricky to find Freemans—there’s no street address; it’s simply located at the end of a sneaky little alley—but if you can make your way there, you’ll find surreal, hunting lodge–inspired decor, a hip scene and the most comforting meals. Taavo Somer and William Tigertt happened upon the cozy space at the end of an unused alley off the Bowery back in 2004, and envisioned a rugged clandestine colonial American Tavern. They imagined the cuisine as early American: simple, rustic and inspired by Old World traditions.